How to Hide the hCaptcha Badge in Your Shopify Store

If you're running a Shopify store, you might have noticed a small hCaptcha badge appearing in the corner of your website. While it's an important security feature, some store owners prefer a cleaner look without extra badges on their storefront. In this article, we'll explain what hCaptcha is, why its badge appears, and how you can easily hide it — either manually or by using a Shopify app.

What is hCaptcha?

hCaptcha is a popular security tool used to protect websites from spam, bots, and malicious traffic. Similar to Google reCAPTCHA, it challenges suspicious users while remaining invisible to most legitimate visitors. Shopify integrates hCaptcha to secure contact forms, login pages, or checkout processes.

Why Does the hCaptcha Badge Appear?

Whenever hCaptcha is active on your store — whether through Shopify itself or a third-party app — it automatically displays a small badge on your site to inform users that hCaptcha protection is in place. This is part of hCaptcha's terms of service, but it can sometimes disrupt your store's design or user experience.

How to Hide the hCaptcha Badge

There are two main methods to hide the hCaptcha badge on your Shopify store: manually editing your theme's code or using a third-party app. Below, we'll outline both methods.

1. Manually (Using Custom CSS)

If you're comfortable adding a little custom code to your Shopify theme, you can hide the badge by adding the following CSS rule:

Steps:

• From your Shopify Admin, go to Sales channels > Online Store > Themes
• Find the theme you want to edit and click on 3 dots button and choose Edit code
• In the left sidebar, look for the Assets folder and click on it
• Open your theme's CSS file (usually under Assets as theme.css or theme.scss.liquid)
• Scroll to the bottom and paste the CSS code above
• Save the file and refresh your store — the badge should now be hidden.

2. Using the Shopify App: AntiCopy

If you're not comfortable editing code or prefer a more user-friendly solution, you can use the AntiCopy app. This app not only hides the hCaptcha badge but also offers additional security features for your store.

Here's how to do it:

• Go to the Shopify App Store and search for AntiCopy
• Install the app and follow the setup instructions
• Once installed, go to the app dashboard
• Look for the option to hide the hCaptcha badge and tick it
• Save your changes and check your store — the badge should be gone!

Conclusion

While hCaptcha is a great tool for securing your Shopify store, its badge can sometimes clutter your store's design. By either adding a simple CSS rule or using a dedicated Shopify app like AntiCopy, you can easily hide the hCaptcha badge and maintain a cleaner, more professional look for your store.

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